Category: General Knowledge Set-22

Correct Answer: C. Japan 

Correct Answer: C. Ronald Reagan

Ronald Reagan was a film actor before he became the 40th President of the United States. He appeared in numerous films and television shows during his acting career.

Correct Answer: A. China

Nagchu (also spelled Nagqu) is located in the Tibet Autonomous Region of China.

Correct Answer: B. OSCE

The OSCE is the world’s largest security-oriented intergovernmental organization. Its mandate includes issues such as arms control, promotion of human rights, freedom of the press and fair elections.

Correct Answer: D. 8 Billion

The world’s population was estimated to be around 7.9 billion people. So the closest is (D) 8 billion.

Correct Answer: D. Sick man of Europe

The term “Sick man of Europe” was commonly used to refer to the Ottoman Empire at the beginning of the 20th century. This phrase reflected the declining power and influence of the Ottoman Empire during that period.

Correct Answer: D. Trygve Lie

Trygve Lie (Norway) served as the first Secretary-General from 1946-1953. Although he resigned in 1952, Trygve Lie continued in office until Dag Hammarskjöld took office in April 1953.

Correct Answer: A. Antarctica

Antarctica is the driest and windiest continent; it is almost entirely desert. Very little snow or rain falls on the continent, but because it is so cold, the small amount of precipitation that does fall does not melt.

Correct Answer: A. Richard Nixon

Richard Nixon is the president who resigned from office. He resigned on August 8, 1974, amidst the Watergate scandal, becoming the first and only U.S. president to resign from office.